MO HB1123

Adds texting while driving as a new violation in the driver point system, assessing 8 points for first offense and 12 points for second and subsequent offenses under section 302.302.

Prohibits any person from operating or wearing a head-mounted display while operating a moving motor vehicle on state highways, defining head-mounted display as a display device worn on the head or helmet with an optic in front of one or both eyes.

Elevates texting while driving from an infraction to a class B misdemeanor for first offense, with mandatory 30-day driving privilege suspension followed by 60-day restricted driving period.

Makes second texting offense a class A misdemeanor with 1-year license revocation (or 5-year if within 5 years of first offense), minimum 5-day imprisonment, and 240 hours of community service.

Makes third or subsequent texting offense a class D felony with 10-year license revocation, minimum 10-day imprisonment, and 480 hours of community service.